Electrical Automation Engineer
viaPhoton•Naperville, IL
•$75,000 - $100,000•Onsite
About The Position
This role involves owning the electrical design of unique automation machines for fiber optic manufacturing, covering everything from PCBAs to full electrical enclosures. It's a hands-on position that integrates machine vision, precision motion control, and electrical safety. The engineer will manage projects from conception through deployment, contributing to improvements in production processes for major cloud providers.
Requirements
- A bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics, Robotics, Motion Controls, or a related field
- 3 to 5 years delivering complex automation solutions from concept to deployment
- Have designed, documented, and fabricated automation electrical cabinets
- Hands-on experience with motion control (stepper and servo motors, solenoids, collaborative robots) and sensor integration (camera, RFID, proximity)
- Proficiency with PCBA design and test tools
- Programming in Python, C/C++
- PLC ladder programming
Nice To Haves
- A cross-disciplined background is a plus
Responsibilities
- Own the electrical design of automation machines and PCBAs, from greenfield concepts to legacy redesigns
- Build novel automation machines that bring together machine vision, precision motion control, and creative design
- Validate electrical enclosures for human and environmental safety against standards like UL508A, NFPA 79, and ISO 13849
- Develop and deploy computer vision systems for real-time applications, including camera calibration, lighting, and micron-level resolution
- Collaborate across engineering, operations, and production teams to deliver solutions that work on the floor
Benefits
- Robust health, dental, and vision coverage that starts on day 1
- 401(k) with 4% match, vests immediately after a 90-day waiting period
- Flexible PTO that grows over time
- 10 paid holidays, including 2 floating holidays
- Monthly team events
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
